Queen of the Hunt (Lesbian story)

Queen of the Hunt: 20

~ Chapter 20 ~

I'd love to know just what you're thinking

Every little river, running through your mind

You give, and you take

You come, and you go

You leave me here

Wonderin' if I'll ever know

How much you care or how much you don't

Somebody's Heartbreak- Hunter Hayes

(Last time....)

"Why are you holding my son down on the floor!?" Molly was the first to speak. I released Bill and he stood up to face his Mother.

"Mum. It's my fault, everything is my fault. I'm too weak. I knew what was happening was wrong, but I wasn't strong enough to stop it."

"What are you talking about Bill, sweetie?"

"I'll explain." Fleur said wiping tears from her eyes. "It all started when I first started working at Gringotts as a Curse-Breaker."

[No-ones point of view] (A few months prior)

Fleur was beyond excited, it was her first day on the job as a Curse-Breaker. Being employed at Gringotts in and of itself is an accomplishment, the goblins only employ the people that they feel will turn them profit in the long run, that they feel is competent enough not to mess anything up. The Goblins were just getting her to sign some papers, nothing much. Just the normal stuff like, no liability to maiming, death, injury, uncurable diseases or curses, the usual.

After my short tour around the areas of Gringotts that I was allowed to enter, I was introduced to some of my colleagues. There was a smattering of women among the group, but it was mostly men. There was no sleep for the weary though as I was immediately sent on my first job. It was just a routine check at some museum to check for any curses on their newly acquired item. There were only a few minor wilting curses to anyone that tries to use it, but no harm done. It was simple so far, but I knew not to get complacent. Curse-breaking was a dangerous job. I made my way back to the job office to turn in my report. Just as I was making my way out to return to my assigned living quarters, I ran into one of my co-workers.

"Hey there Fleur, how'd the first job go?"

"It was just the usual wilting curses, nothing to major. But I know that not every job will be like this." I said to him while we started to walk together.

"That's very good. Never underestimate the jobs we take sometimes, we lost Jimmy a few months ago to a discrete organ crushing curse. It was timed and before we knew it, his organs were smashed when we got back to Gringotts. The goblins were not happy at the paper work they need to do for the Ministry."

"Don't worry. I plan to live for a long time." I say.

"Good. Loosing colleagues is never easy." He seemed to hesitate before continuing. "Hey, wanna get a drink? Always good to get to know the people you work with."

"Sure. I could use a drink. Lead the way."

(Leakey Cauldron)

"And then Fred decided that the fireworks were not enough, so he throws in some exploding frogs to jump around at everyone's feet! Mum was furious that day." Fleur laughed as Bill told his story. It turned out that her colleague was a Weasley. She found this Weasley a little more personable then the one that was her Mate's friend.